A MAN was charged today (Wednesday) with murdering another man in Limerick 15 years ago.
Kurt Ryan (32) appeared before Limerick District Court charged with the murder of Lee Slattery at a location near Moyross in May 2010.
Mr Slattery’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave at the Delmege estate, Knockalisheen Road, Limerick, on May 31, 2010.
The 24-year old, from Ballynanty Beg, was shot several times in his body and head. He had been reported missing by his family on May 27, 2010.
The murder investigation was the subject of a Garda case review in recent years.
Today in court Detective Sergeant Micheal Ryan, Mayorstone Garda Station, gave evidence of arresting, charging, and cautioning Kurt Ryan, with an address at Cliona Park, Moyross.
Mr Ryan, represented by solicitor Sarah Ryan, made no reply to the murder charge, the court heard.
No bail was sought for Mr Ryan as the district court does not deal with bail hearings for persons charged with murder. Murder charge bail hearings in the State are heard before the High Court.
Mr Ryan was remanded in custody to appear before Limerick District Court again on Tuesday (September 23).
Six people, including Mr Ryan, two other men in their 30s, two women in their 30s, and a woman in her 50s, were arrested as part of the murder probe on Monday and Tuesday this week.
Gardaí said that, in addition to Mr Ryan, three of the six, two men and a woman all in their 30s, remained in custody on Wednesday.
Garda files will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions on the arrests of the others, who were released without charge.
